In this episode, we welcome Andrea Dalzell MSN-ED, RN, a disability rights advocate and nurse in New York. We discuss common biases, becoming your own advocate, hospital accommodations, and more!

We Discuss

• (0:00) Introduction
• (3:45) Andrea’s Background
• (11:26) Common biases 
• (19:45) Accommodations in the Hospital 
• (24:04) What Stands in the Way The Most For Not Accommodating Those With Disabilities 
• (28:25) Common Accommodations You Can Ask For
• (37:17) Becoming Your Own Advocate
• (41:23) Advice for Nurses & Those With Disabilities

About ANDREA DALZELL MSN-ED, RN

Andrea Dalzell is the people’s disability rights advocate. As someone who has used a wheelchair full-time since the age of twelve, she understands what it’s like to constantly come up against barriers because life is built for the non-disabled. She challenges this narrative daily as “The Seated Nurse” – the first and only registered nurse in a wheelchair in all of New York State. Andrea’s advocacy has won her national recognition over the years, including being named “New Mobility’s Person of the Year” in 2021. She has also been featured in publications such as Unite Spinal, HomeCare, and Forbes.

• Website: https://www.theseatednurse.com/

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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/theseatednurse/

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About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 4.5 years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

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